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ARIANE 44LP DEB (25928)
COSPAR: 1991-015J | Alt Name: deb Ariane V42
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 2, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25928
International Designator
1991-015J
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:12:35 GMT
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Inclination
7.80°
Right Ascension
267.13°
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Argument of Perigee
104.95°
Period
492.72 min
Mean Motion
2.92 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V42
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 25928U 91015J 26183.67541612 -.00000228 00000-0 -18984-2 0 9990
2 25928 7.8015 267.1318 6618112 104.9483 11.1347 2.92256933299638
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Radar Cross Section
0.5197
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